Southwest Riverside County community news - 2/13/05

TEMECULA —— Temecula couples married 50 years or longer are
invited to a free meal from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday in
celebration of Valentine's Day at Hometown Buffet, 40390 Margarita
Road. Besides the two free meals, couples who show their marriage
license will have a free photo taken.

Storytime offered Tuesdays at library

SUN CITY —— The Sun City Library has started its Preschool
Storytime program.

The series will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through March 15,
and April 5 to May 10. It is designed for children 3 to 5 years old
who can stay on their own for 30 minutes of stories and other
activities.

For information, call 679-3534. The library is at 26982 Cherry
Hills Blvd.

Comedy benefit show planned

TEMECULA —— "Comedy in the Vineyards II," a comedy show that
benefits Baja Animal Sanctuary in Mexico, is scheduled for 5:30
p.m. Feb. 27 at Ponte Winery.

The comic lineup features Ian Bagg, Jim Gaffigan and Chad
Daniels, according to Terry Connolly, whose company, Connolly
Commercial, is presenting the show.

TEMECULA —— The Vineyard Valley Woman's Club will have its third
gala "Wine and Roses" from 2 to 6 p.m. March 20 at Ponte Winery.
The event will feature Ponte's wines, hors d'oeuvres and
chocolate.

There also will be a silent auction, door prizes and jazz by the
Windstream Band. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Library, the
club's mentoring/literacy program for elementary schools and the
high school. scholarship foundation.

Tickets are $30 and available at the door or by calling Joyce
Little, committee chairwoman, at 302-1028.

Chorale plans concert

TEMECULA —— The Temecula Valley Master Chorale will present "An
Afternoon of Music for Lovers" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Catherine
of Alexandria Catholic Church, 41875 C St. General admission is
$15, $12 for seniors and students.

For tickets and information, call 302-1652 or visit
www.temeculavalleymasterchorale.org.

Author to speak Sunday

TEMECULA —— James McGee, author of "A Journey Through Grief:
Notes from a Foreign Country," will be the speaker at the Temecula
Library's Inquiring Minds program, sponsored by the Friends of the
Temecula Library, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the library at
41000 County Center Drive.

He will read from his book, which deals with his experiences
after his wife's death. Admission is free and it is not necessary
to read the book to attend. Call 699-7814 for information.

Boys & Girls Club members' artwork exhibited

The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County has a traveling
fine arts exhibit highlighting selected works from club members
ages 6 through 18. Works in various media, including paint, pen and
ink, pastel and chalk, recently were displayed at the Winchester
branch of California Bank and Trust and Barnes & Noble.

Club members also have been preparing for the Boys & Girls
Clubs of America Fine Arts Competition with the assistance of
teachers from the Temecula Arts Council and Boys & Girls Clubs
of Southwest County arts and crafts staff.